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Atul Kochhar’s super-speedy masala omelette

This speedy, spicy omelette will take you less than five minutes to make. Perfect for an Indian-inspired Sunday brunch, speedy supper or swift snack

Atul Kochhar

May 17 2016, 3:00pm, The Sunday Times

Atul Kochhar was the first Indian chef to receive a Michelin star. He went on to gain another as chef patron of his British restaurant, Benares, London, which specialises in modern Indian cuisine with a distinct British twist. “This is one of my favourite staple egg recipes, and it always goes down a treat at home. It works equally well as a quick midweek supper after a long day at work, or as a more leisurely weekend brunch offering. The flavours are vibrant and fresh, and it’s such an easy dish to prepare – all it requires is a bit of gentle whisking.”

Ingredients

3 free-range eggs

20ml milk

20g chopped tomato

20g chopped onion

1 tsp chopped coriander

Chopped green chilli, to taste

Salt, to taste

1 tbsp sunflower oil

10g butter

01 Whisk all the ingredients except the oil and butter.

02 Heat an omelette pan, add the oil and butter. Pour in…

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